The pitch,or frequency,of a sound affects the
A)perceived color of the sound.
B)perceived loudness of the sound.
C)perceived texture of the sound.
D)perceived highness or lowness of the sound.

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The pitch, or frequency, of a sound determines whether it is high or low. This is perceived as the "highness" or "lowness" of the sound, making choice D the correct answer. The perceived color of a sound is a concept that does not exist, and the perceived loudness of a sound is determined by its amplitude, not its frequency. Similarly, the texture of a sound is not related to its frequency, but rather its complexity or simplicity.

The Pitch,or Frequency,of a Sound Affects the